KD 15 — Zhōng Zhù (中注) — Middle Flow
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1. Overview
KD 15 — Zhōng Zhù (中注) — is an acupuncture point on the Kidney meridian. Its English name, Middle Flow, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use KD 15 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
1 cun below the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to CV-7 Yinjiao.
3. Actions
- Regulates the Intestines
- Regulates the Lower Jiao
4. Indications
- Constipation
- Dry stools
- Diarrhea
- Dysenteric disorders
- Sensation of Heat in the lower abdomen
- Irregular menstruation
- Redness and pain of the inner canthus
- Arthritis of the fingers
- Pain of the lumbar spine
5. Needling
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
KD 15 Zhōng Zhù (Middle Flow) is classified as: Meeting point with the Chong channel. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use KD 15 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Constipation, Diarrhea, Arthritis. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
